Behind The Shield

Louie Disney (Firefighter Fitness, the Power of Sobriety and the Combat Challenge) - Episode 1239

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

​Louie Disney is a 40-year-old veteran firefighter and EMT based in Colorado, who believes that to be a truly effective first responder, you must be...

Joel Dudley (Optimising Brain Health, Pandemic Myths and Innovations in Alzheimer's Prevention) - Episode 1238

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Dudley is the former Associate Professor of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the CEO and Co-Found...

Paige Figi (The Origin Story of How CBD Saved a Child's Life When No One Else Could) - Episode 765

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paige Figi spent years trying to find a treatment for her young daughter, Charlotte, who was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome – a serious form of epil...

William Branum (SEAL Team Leadership, CBD's Healing Qualitites and Compassion in Combat) - Episode 1237

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

William Branum is a retired Navy SEAL with 26 years of elite military service, leading high-stakes missions around the world, including operations in ...

Jason Gray (Hollywood's Unsung Heroes, Live Stunt Shows and the Future of Television) - Episode 1236

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Gray has been in the stunt industry for amost four decades working in film, television, commercials and music videos. We discuss his childhood i...

Debbie Johnson (Supporting K9 Programs, Treated Wounded Dogs and End of Life Planning) - Episode 1235

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Johnson is a financial professional and a dedicated nonprofit leader with a profound passion for supporting law enforcement K9 units. Her journ...

Trisha Stavinoha (Tactical Athlete Hydration, Nutrition and Endurance Racing) - Episode 306

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Trisha Stavinoha is an Army Veteran, Dietitian and elite endurance athlete. We discuss her journey into the military, hydration myths, sports drinks,...

Mike Landis and Geoff Duplessis (Destin's Successes with the 24/72 Firefighter Shift) - Episode 1234

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Landis has been with Destin Fire for 17 years and has been the Deputy Chief since 2024. Mike sits as Region 1 FASAR Coordinator, TRT-109 Coordina...

Andrea Bogiatto (Mafia Origins, Italian Policing and International Canine Handlers) - Episode 1233

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea “Mahigun” Bogiatto is a Deputy Sheriff in Colorado and a former Italian National Police officer (Reparto Mobile). He developed the Human Fa...

Jake Ryks (Hazmat Training, Minnesota Perspectives and Fire Service Specialization) - Episode 1232

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Ryks is a firefighter, EMT, and HazMat Specialist with the Saint Paul Fire Department, currently assigned to Squad 1 and HazMat 1. He serves as ...

Greg Walsh (Swinging Maces, Punk Rock and Training the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 767

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Walsh is an athlete, martial artist and the founder of Wolf Brigade. We discuss his journey into extreme sports, the straight edge Hardcore scene...

John Cordle II (Naval Blockades, The Financial Cost of Sleep Deprivation and Servant Leadership) - Episode 1231

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cordle is a retired Navy captain with 30 years of service and a human factors engineer. In this second conversation, we discuss his family's gener...

Kemmi Sadler (Federal Law Enforcement, MS-13 in El Salvador and Healing through Ayahuasca) - Episode 1230

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Supervisory Special Agent Kemmi Sadler (Ret.) began her law enforcement career in 1997 as a 911 dispatcher, and later as a patrol officer, with the St...

Brian Brush (Nurturing Fire Service Passion, Mentorship and Near Death Experiences) - Episode 1229

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Brush is a 30 year veteran of the fire service, instructor and the training chief for the Midwest City (OK) Fire Department. We discuss his jour...

RJ Casey (Tactical Medicine, Hollywood Stunts and Reef Conservation) - Episode 602

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

RJ Casey has held numerous roles including as an Army Special Forces Medic, Air Force Pararescueman, Physician's Assistant and Stuntman. We discuss hi...

Ken Ford (Lunar Landings, Elite Human Performance and Firefighter Schedules) - Episode 1228

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Ken Ford is a Navy veteran, former NASA computer scientist and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer Emeritus of the Florida Insitute for Human a...

Mike Wynn (Reducing School Shootings, Use of Force and First Responder Resilience) - Episode 1227

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Wynn is the Director of The Quell Foundation’s First Responder Resilience Project (FRRP), where he leads the development and execution of strat...

Leah Pells (Forging Olympic Athletes, Compassionate Coaching and Counseling First Responders) - Episode 1226

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leah Pells is a three time Olympian in athletics, published author of “Not about the medal” and registered clinical counsellor. Leah and runs her ...

Dan John (Strength Training in Tactical Athletes, Generational Trauma and Nutrition) - Episode 598

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan John is an elite athlete, author and revered strength and conditioning coach. We discuss the impact of war on his family, training the youth athle...

JD Madden (Hurricane Katrina, Protecting Superbowls and Saving Lives with Psychedelics) - Episode 1125

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD Madden is a retired Deputy Fire Chief, USAR Task Force Leader and Board Member of the SIREN Project. We discuss his journey into the fire service, ...

Rob Sweetman II (Sleep for Performance, Robots in War and Honouring Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin) - Episode 1224

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Sweetman is a former Navy SEAL turned sleep scientist, dedicated to optimizing human performance through the science of sleep. With firsthand expe...

Brian McGinnis II (The Story Behind his Vocal Protest, Moral Courage and Why Nationalism Threatens Patriotism) - Episode 1223

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brian McGinnis is a combat Marine, veteran firefighter and politician. In this second conversation we discuss the back story of his vocal protest, the...

Dr Mike Donato (Foot Health, Barefoot Training and Footwear for Perfomance) - Episode 125

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Michael Donato is a podiatrist, athlete and member of O2X. We discuss the evolution of footwear, the affect of improper shoes on the body, barefoot...

John Moon (The Story of America's Very First Paramedics in 1967 Pittsburgh) - Episode 1222

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chief John Moon was one of America's first pararmedics with Pittsburgh's Freedom House, ultimately retiring as the Assistant Chief of Pittsburg EMS. W...

Gregory Menvielle (Using AI Technology to Assess Both Mental Health and Performance) - Episode 1221

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gregory Menvielle is an IT Veteran and co-founder of the mental wellness platform Okaya. We discuss his childhood in France, the evolution of the inte...

John East (Flight Medicine, Mastery in EMS and Making a Healthy Transition from Service) - Episode 1220

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John P. East Jr. is a Critical Care Flight Paramedic and the Co-Founder and Chief of Staff of The Incomologists, a firm focused on protecting the inco...

Craig Davidson (Lifeguarding in Hawaii, Hollywood Stunts and Fitness Standards) - Episode 470

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Davidson is a Hawaiian lifeguard, waterman and stuntman. We discuss his journey into lifeguarding, rescues and losses, the importance of humilit...

Tom Morgan (Surviving a Shooting, Overcoming Trauma and the Healing Power of Forgiveness) - Episode 1219

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of the most powerful conversations I've recorded to date! In 1997, police officer Tom Morgan was shot in the head by eighteen year old gan...

Rob Jones II (The Perils of Politics, Farm Life and Fatherhood) - Episode 1218

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Jones lost both legs after an IED explosion whilst serving as an Engineer with the Marines. Refusing to let his injuries define him, Rob became an...

Dr Pam Kryskow and Phil Danes (Wildland Firefighting, Forging Resilience and Ketamine Therapy) - Episode 1217

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Pamela Kryskow is the medical lead for the Roots To Thrive Program. She is a founding board member of the Psychedelic Association of Canada and t...

Chad Robichaux and Azizullah Aziz (Rescuing Our Afghan Allies, Recon Marines and Law Enforcement) - Episode 717

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Robichaux is a former police office, Recon Marine and the Author of "Saving Aziz". Azizullah Aziz is an Afghani interpreter assigned to Chad as p...

Dr Gabor Maté (Sociopaths in Power, The Opiate Crisis and the Healing Power of Psychedelics) - Episode 1216

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress ...

Morgan Englund (Hollywood, Fire Service Purpose and Catharsis Through Music) - Episode 1215

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Englund's life has been nothing short of a wild ride. He first gained widespread recognition as an actor for his portrayal of Dylan Lewis on CB...

Tim Spradlin (Equine Therapy, Arson Investigations and Save a Warrior) - Episode - 1214

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Spradlin is the director and EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist for Finally Home Farm, a 501c3 nonprofit charity providing equine therapies to vet...

Jennnifer Eskew (ATF Operations, Drug Probhibition and Corporate Greed) - Episode 1213

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Eskew is a former Virginia State Trooper, a retired ATF Senior Special Agent, Author, and subject matter expert in undercover operations, fir...

Jason Khalipa (Crossfit, Jiujitsu and Training the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 621

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Khalipa is a former Crossfit Games champion, author and the founder of NCFIT. We discuss Sandlot Jax, jiujitsu and fitness, his journey into Cro...

Owen McClung-Sitnam (Wilderness Medicine, Accessing Indigneous Populations and Aviation) - Episode 1212

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Owen McCLung-Sitnam is a veteran helicopter pilot and the founder of Helicopters Without Borders. We discuss his journey into aviation, his father's s...

Dr Andrea Lucie (Healing Through Psychedelic Journeys, Training Marines and Post Traumatic Growth) - Episode 1211

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the past 29 years Andrea has worked for the Department of Defense including the Marine Corps, Marine Special Operations Command, the National Intr...

Rob Moore

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Moore is a 28 year veteran of the fire service. He retired from Orange County (FL) Fire Rescue at 25 years, after serving early in his career as a...

Kevin Hazzard II (Ebola, The Pandemic and the Aviation Rescue Mission Few Have Ever Heard) - Episode 1209

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

KEVIN HAZZARD is a journalist, TV writer, and former paramedic. His first book, A Thousand Naked Strangers: A Paramedic’s Wild Ride to the Edge and ...

Wayne and Regina Smith (Working in Corrections, Reducing Recidivism and Strength Training) - Episode 1208

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Smith is a 29 year veteran of corrections, law enforcement instructor and special team leader. Regina is 22 year veteran of corrections and Serg...

Dr Eric Goodman (Healing Back Pain With Movement, Chiropractic Medicine and Performance) - Episode 11

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Eric Goodman is the founder and creator of Foundation Training, a system of movement that facilitates the body’s natural healing ability and quic...

David Shuford (Gainesville's Health and Financial Successes From Transitioning to the 24/72 Firefighter Shift) - Episode 1207

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Shuford is a twenty year veteran of the fire service. He is the Union President for Gainesville Fire Rescue and their Hazmat Training Captain. W...

Sean Glass (Navy SEAL Leadership, Sleep and Performance, and Regenerative Farming) - Episode 1206

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Glass is a former SEAL Officer. His tours include combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq and Eastern Africa. Sean was the Officer in Charge of t...

Dennis Pishock (Swift Water Rescue, Defensive Tactics and Organizational Betrayal) - Episode 1205

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis Pishock is the author of “Demons and Angels”, a book about Trauma, Peer Support and how to care for yourself while in a career in public sa...

Dr Belisa Vranich (Breathwork for Tactical Athletes, Sex Myths and Clinical Psychology - Episode 166

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Belisa Vranich is a Clinical Psychologist who teaches breath work for both physical and mental wellness. Dr Vranich is also the founder of The Brea...

Jay Morgan Hyrons (Falklands War Widows, Navigating Grief and Catharsis Through Exercise) - Episode 1204

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Morgan Hyrons is an author, bodybuilder, grief counselor and a Falklands War widow. We discuss her turbulent childhood, losing her military husban...

Jason Griffasi and Trip Harlan (Brain Optimization, Healing TBIs and Altitude Training) - Episode 1203

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Griffasi and Trip Harlan are body and brain optimization specialists and the founders of The Bio Optimization Institute. We discuss youth athlet...

Patrick Long (Federal Firefighting, Submarine Fires and Preventing Fire Service Cancer) - Episode 1202

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Founded by Patrick Long, a firefighter with over a decade of service in Southeast Georgia, The Decon Project began with a deeply personal mission. In ...

Tori and Anthony Gonzalez (Surviving the Parkland Massacre, Responding as a Parent and the Emotional Toll) - Episode 467

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tori Gonzalez was a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas when a former student murdered 17 school children and staff in 2018, including her boyfriend J...

Tim Houweling (Search Canines, Disaster Response and the Healing Power of Psychedelics) - Episode 1201

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Houweling works as a Fire Captain, Paramedic, and Hazmat Technician on a Type 1 Heavy Rescue for a San Francisco Bay Area Fire Department. Tim has...

Neale Kinnear (Reducing Deaths on the Road, Driver Psychology and Telematics) - Episode 1200

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Neale Kinnear is an internationally recognised behavioural scientist with over 20 years’ experience understanding human behaviour in transport, t...

Dewey Yopp (Army Special Forces, The Afghanistan Withdrawal and Rescuing our Allies) - Episode 1199

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dewey Yopp is a retired Army warrant officer 24 years service and a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan. Dewey was deployed in 2002, spending a tota...

Michael Lopez (Escaping Gang life, Overcoming Addiction and the Healing Power of Service) - Episode 290

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Lopez turned a life of addiction and gang life into a degree in forensic psychology and the genesis of Mission Echo, helping feed the homeless...

Ryan Lucas II (AI Servers, Journeymen in the Trades and Hiring our Nation's Veterans) - Episode 1198

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Lucas is a second-generation journeyman power lineman and the creator and host of Powerline Podcast, one of the most trusted platforms in the ele...

Dr Marc Wysocki (Athletic Training, Volunteer Firefighting and First Responder Mental Health) - Episode 1197

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Wysocki is a dedicated clinician and public safety leader with over 30 years of experience in emergency response and sports medicine. Currently s...

Jonathan Williams (Law Enforcement, Mental Health and Catharsis Through Music) - Episode 1196

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Williams is a modern country artist from Vernon, British Columbia, whose music blends heart, grit, and the honesty of lived experience. A ret...

Judge Craig Mitchell (Addiction on Skid Row, Healing Through Running and Lowering Recidivism) - Episode 493

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell is the founder of the Skid Row Running Club which is featured in the documentary Skid Row Marathon. Fo...

Dr Joseph Chodakiewitz (Saving Lives With Preventative Whole Body MRI Scans) - Episode 1195

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Yosef “Sefi” Chodakiewitz, MD, serves as the Medical Director of Primary Care Radiology and the Founding Medical Director of Clinical Research...

Brad Beeler (Catching Child Predators, Polygraph Myths and Protecting Presidents) - Episode 1194

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recently retired after 25 years with the United States Secret Service, brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished career. In his final posit...

Mark Pearce (Firefighter Fitness Standards, Training the Tactical Athlete and Injury Prevention) - Episode 1193

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Pearce is a British health and fitness coach specialising in tactical populations, with over 20 years’ experience in the fire service. He spent...

Ishmael Beah (Surviving Life as a Child Soldier, Sierra Leone and Hip Hop) - Episode 88

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ishmael Beah grew up in the African Country of Sierra Leonne. At the age of 10, civil war broke out and his world change forever. By thirteen, his fam...

Sheila Thelen (Ice Skating, Vestibular Training and Staying Calm in Chaos) - Episode 1192

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sheila Thelen, President/Patent Holder of Vestibular Training Services LLC (VTS), is a National/International/Master Figure Skating Coach & Worldw...

Michael D'Angelo (Marine Deployments, Stand Up Comedy and Knife Fights) - Episode 1191

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael D’Angelo was born and raised in Las Vegas. He left high school his junior year to join the Marines, escaping the war back home. The Corps sa...

Justin Mahaffey II (The Wildland Firefighter Crisis, Navigating Grief and the Unspoken Toll of Alcohol) - Episode 1190

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

WildFitLife805 is a family-run business owned by Justin and Jenny Mahaffey. They have five kids and are passionate about challenging themselves to gro...

Thomas Newman (Strength and Conditioning for the Tactical Athlete and Injury Prevention) - Episode 720

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Newman is a coach, Sports Scientist and the Chief Innovation Officer at Hawkin Dynamics. We discuss his journey into sports, the power of Sport...

Dr Dave Rabin (The Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Mental Health, Psychedelics and Apollo Neuro) - Episode 1189

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dave Rabin MD, PhD is a board-certified psychiatrist, translational neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and inventor who has studied resilience and the ...

Marcy Levy Shankman (Forging Servant Leadership, American Education and Moral Courage) - Episode 1188

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marcy Levy Shankman, Ph.D. is a Leadership Development Professional and the founder of MLS Counsulting. We discuss philanthropy in leadership, the cos...

DJ Shipp (CBD in the Fire Service, TBIs in Youth Sports and Near Death Experiences) - Episode 1187

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Datwain "DJ" Shipp is a 13 year fire service veteran and former collegiate athlete. We discuss his journey into football, TBIs in youth athletics, pri...

Pat Byrne (The Cost of Sleep Deprivation, Wearable Efficacy and Optimising Performance) - Episode 762

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Byrne is a leader in sleep and fatigue management and the author of Inconvenient Sleep. We discuss his early work in Occupational Health and Safet...

Ash Alexander Cooper II (Drones in Modern Warfare, Forging Human Performance and The Mindful Soldier) - Episode 1186

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Keynote speaker Ash Alexander-Cooper is a former specialist military unit commander, combat helicopter pilot, wounded veteran, international athlete, ...

Lisa Mason (Losing a Soldier Brother to Suicide, Investing in Proactive Solutions and the Power of Community) - Episode 1185

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Mason is a Canadian CPA who works as a Chief Financial Officer for a healthcare technology company. In 2021, her life was changed forever when he...

Jason Kubiak (The British Fire Service, Knife Crime and First Responder Mental Health - Episode 1184

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Kubiak is a serving Leading fire fighter with over 27 years in the UK Fire and Rescue Service, having worked across multiple brigades including ...

Dr Rangan Chatterjee (Preventative Medicine, Vitamin D and Creating Healthy Habits) - Episode 356

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Rangan Chatterjee is a British physician, author, podcaster and television personality. We discuss his powerful journey into progressive medicine,...

Byron Branch II (Lessons from the Pandemic, Marksmanship in Policing and the Opioid Crisis) - Episode 1183

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Byron Branch is a veteran law enforcement officer, amputee and fencing paralympian. In this second conversation, we discuss the unlearned lessons from...

Dr Nick Detrick (Physical Therapy in the Tactical Professions, Injury Rehab and the Healing Power of Sleep) - Episode 1182

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Nick Detrick is a Physical Therapist, US Air Force Reservist and the founder of Tactical Athlete Performance & Physical Therapy Specialists. We...

Chris Robishaw II (Landmine Removal in Ukraine, Human Performance and Drone Warfare) - Episode 1181

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lieutenant Colonel Chris “Robie” Robishaw is a 33-year veteran of the U.S. Army . He recently retired and started his own consulting firm, Odyssey...

Kellon Walch (Off Road Racing, Overcoming Near Death Experiences and Firefighter Performance) - Episode 1180

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kellon Walch is an elite off road racer and career firefighter. We discuss his journey into extreme sports, overcoming fear, his near death experience...

Marc Mero (Professional Wrestling, Overcoming Addiction and Combating Bullying in Our Youth) - Episode 13

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Mero was a WWE wrestler, who became a motivational speaker, touring schools around the country. We talk about his early life, career, journey th...

Jonathan Wilson (Elite Performance in the SEAL Teams, Veteran Transition and Using AI for First Responder Mental Health) -Episode 1179

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Wilson is a Navy SEAL veteran and the founder and CEO of INVI MindHealth, a mental health tech company whose mission is to save lives by maki...

Pete Van Dorpe (Raising the Training Bar, Fire Service Innovation and Courageous Leadership) - Episode 1178

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Van Dorpe is a retired fire chief of the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District in Illinois. Chief Van Dorpe began his Fire Servic...

Spencer Thomas (Doubling John Cena, the Physical Cost of Stunt Work and The Oscars) - Episode 591

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spencer Thomas is a former football athlete turned stunt performer and John Cena's stunt double. We discuss growing up around athletics, moving to LA,...

Patrick Pianezza (Writing the Film 'Code 3', Prehospital Medicine and Proactive Solutions to the Healthcare Crisis) - Episode 1177

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Pianezza is a paramedic, actor and the writer of the film Code 3. We discuss his journey into EMS, the volunteer fire service, some career cal...

Rob Jamieson (Rebuilding Trust in Unions, Organised Crime and Mental Health in Law Enforcement) - Episode 1176

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Jamieson is a 30 year law enforcement veteran, police officer, Director of the Ontario Provincial Police Association and the author of "In pursuit...

Ryan Conley (Firefighter Fitness, Reducing Carcinogen Exposure and Creating Safe Bunker Gear to Train in) - Episode 1175

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Conley is a 10 year veteran of the fire service, Exercise Physiology graduate and the founder of Carna Bunker Gear. We discuss his journey into p...

Eddie Wineland (Mixed Martial Arts, Firefighting and the Warrior Mindset) - Episode 704

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Wineland is the Former WEC World Champion, UFC fighter and a career firefighter. We discuss his journey into the combat sports, the house fire t...

Blaine Lints (Navy SEAL Selection, Autism and Optimizing the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 1174

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Blaine Lints is an applied physiologist, former Navy SEAL, and former professional triathlete whose research focuses on optimizing cognitive and p...

Jeff Cool (Surviving Black Sunday, Honoring the Fallen and the Human Cost of Budget Cuts) - Episode 1173

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Cool is an Air Force Veteran, FDNY Rescue Firefighter and Black Sunday Survivor. We discuss military firefighting, his journey into the FDNY, his...

Ty Miller (Serving in the French Foreign Legion, Overcoming Obstacles and Aviation) - Episode 1172

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ty Miller started his working career in the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment of the French Foreign Legion where, among other things, he used to jump out...

Dr Stuart McGill (Overcoming Back Injury, Sleep Deprivation and Movement Assessment) - Episode 95

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Stuart McGill is a world renowned authority on back health. We delve into a host of topics from removing the sit up in the Military's PT test to t...

Steve Gowin (Tactical Athlete Fitness, Training Youth Athletes and Humility in Leadership) - Episode 1171

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Gowin is an Army Veteran, retired SWAT operator and Crossfit coach. We discuss his journey into the military, horsemanship, fitness in law enfor...

Doug Orchard II (How Private Equity Firms are Bleeding Public Pensions Dry and Why it Affects You) - Episode - 1170

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Orchard is a professional cinematographer, director, editor, and expert researcher with an MLS from Indiana University, Bloomington, and has exce...

Anthony Ortiz (The Power of Mentorship, Firefighter Marriage and Proactive Solutions to the Health Crisis) - Episode 1169

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Ortiz is a veteran Fire Captain, Instructor and Entrepreneur. We discuss growing up in a firefighter family, his own journey into the fire ser...

Rob Jones (The Horrors of War, Adaptive Athletes and Refinding Purpose) - Episode 67

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Jones lost both legs after an IED explosion whilst serving as an Engineer with the Marines. Refusing to let his injuries define him, Rob became a...

Andrew Douglas and Blake Richardson (The EaseAlert System, Using AI for Peer Support and the Power of Sleep) - Episode 1168

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Douglas is a former firefighter/paramedic and the of the mental health app Siento. Blake Richardson is the son of a firefighter and co-founder ...

Darin Kinder (The Secret Service, Surviving the 9/11 Attacks and the Power of Faith) - Episode 1167

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darin Kinder is a former Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, where he spent decades protecting world leaders and navigating high-stakes...

Rick Mountcastle (Prosecuting Purdue Pharma, FDA Corruption and The Dark Side of Nursing Homes) - Episode 1166

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Mountcastle is a former United States Attorney and the leader of the team who prosecuted Purdue Pharma, following their deadly predatory actions ...

John Graham (The Falklands War, Catharsis Through Writing and Close Protection) - Episode 792

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Graham is a former British Army Paratrooper and member of 22 SAS. He is also known as his pen name John Geddes, the author of "Spearhead Assault"...

Stephanie Waugh (The Impact of Firefighting on Marriages and Children) - Episode 1165

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Waugh is a mother, firefighter, strength athlete, firefighter spouse and co-founder of the non profit Waughstrong. We discuss her journey in...

Dr Nathan Jenkins (Sports Nutrition, Reversing Disease with Food and Comprehensive Blood Panels) - Episode 1164

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Nathan Jenkins has nearly two decades of experience in exercise physiology and sports nutrition, working with top athletes and high performers. We ...